This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here!
The Miami Heat (5-4) continue their road trip tonight against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (3-6) at the Frost Bank Center on Sunday night.
Jimmy Butler is back with the team after missing last night’s victory against the Atlanta Hawks due to personal reasons.
Miami Heat:
- Jimmy Butler (personal) — AVAILABLE
- Kyle Lowry (rest) — OUT
- R.J. Hampton (two-way) — OUT
- Tyler Herro (ankle) — OUT
- Nikola Jovic (illness) — AVAILABLE
- Caleb Martin (knee) — OUT
- Josh Richardson (back) — PROBABLE
San Antonio Spurs:
- Tre Jones (hamstring) — QUESTIONABLE
Projected Starting 5:
Miami Heat:
- Josh Richardson, G
- Jimmy Butler, G/F
- Duncan Robinson, F
- Haywood Highsmith, F
- Bam Adebayo, C
San Antonio Spurs:
- Devin Vassell, G
- Cedi Osman, F
- Zach Collins, F
- Charles Bassey, PF/C
- Victor Wembanyama, C
Broadcast Info:
- Tipoff: 7:30 PM EST
- TV: Bally Sports Sun (Eric Reid, John Crotty)
- Radio: AM 560 Sports WQAM & The HEAT Radio Network (Jason Jackson)
- Spanish Radio: WAQI 710 AM & The HEAT Spanish Radio Network (José Pañeda)
were 2 games above .500. i dont know how to react, im not used to this
Wow, ever think Duncan would play like that? He was terrific, as were several others, especially Bam. But, beyond the scoring was the d, which is what allowed us to come back. And JRich again with some huge buckets at the end. That was fun to watch.
Congratulations Heat on a thrilling win.
reality czech knew dunc could play like that hes better man than me and u
I never got as down on Dunc as you. I just was unhappy with his contract. I knew he belonged. But, it wasn’t just this game. Dunc refound his confidence in the playoffs last year and has built on it. Don’t forget, when we had Strus he would take Duncan minutes, as would Tyler. Tyler got hurt in the playoffs and Duncan came on. This year, Ty went down and ever since, JRich playing better. Sometimes it’s just player fits and finding your role.
his defense has improved along with his multi level offense.last night he made one shot so lets pump the brakes a little bit on dunc.
Thanks. I actually read your comment after posting mine. We basically said the same thing.
Most folks here know that me, 2qbn, Vagibugi, and others have always viewed Duncan very different than you (“waive him, cut him, nobody wants him”). The way he’s playing now began, at least as far as I saw it, in the playoffs. If you didn’t notice, that’s on you. I specifically stated before the season that losing Strus wasn’t a big deal because Duncan could fill that role. Is a game like this a pleasant surprise? Of course. But his improvement has been coming along for a while.
I was watching the Spurs broadcast and the announcers even compared one of his moves with MJ. I’m legit lmao
This Duncan’s best offensive display ever, he scored in a variety of ways. Off the dribble, cutting, transition, 3ball, mid range, even got wemby with a hesi. Also jrich was very clutch for us at the end against his old team lol.
kelly oubre hit by a car gonna miss some time
Yeah read that story. Just sad. Broken rib will be out for awhile he was ballin with the sixers
yeah sad
great adjustments Spo! also this is a good example of make your fts lol! 28/30
yes taking dru out at the end for jrich really worked out.and dru was playing great.worked out cause josh played greatlast few mins .didnt like the move originally
W! 5 straight! b2b wins! 6-4!
great team win great coaching .same as last 3 4 years.
Top 5 heat players tonight: Duncan, bam, jimmy,jrich,and JJJ. The honorable mentions: dru and love.
id put dru and love over jjj
I almost did… but jrich clutchness put him over them for me.
I am beginning to like Dru Smith.
I think we might have our back up pg, if he keeps playing solid like this.
yes even aliens can see that
considering our higher standards, that is a big compliment to an earthling.
team win everybody chipped in even love
GREAT COMEBACK WIN!!!
see…just tighten the d a bit and the kids will crumble. thanks for granting my wish! 6-4!
Back to back good games from jrich!
Slow start, but really came on second half!
We needed all of It.lol
This game so freaking awesome 👌
jrich d
Jrich taking over lol
j rich yes
Big shot jrich
shut up crotty
Best offensive game from Duncan ever.
Bruh spurs probably got double our 3s .
Duncan killing them.
Bam improved his 4th quarter scoring
MR. ROBINSON!
I’d rather run with dru over jrich
Duncan is obviously (to most) a good player.
Having a good season
who is this 55 guy whats his name
mr trade bait for the past 2 seasons haha
earning his 15mil
wow Dunc!! doing a Steph! lol
Bam and dru taking over the 4th
Add Duncan to the mix
dru smith on bench hmmm
Big 3 from dru.
Bam tentative coz of spurs size and not much movement of others when he gets the ball. well at least for this game
If 8 4th quarter is tentative then I’ll take it. Jimmy been more tentative.
still been pretty good not great like last 3 games.
McDermott has always been a Heat killer.
this needs to be jimmys last year
when does jimmy part time player go in
Thanks Robinson for 3
dunc game saver 3
i thought they’ll regress in shooting…well there’s time for that to happen. now pls?!
who said the heat had the speed advantage?
HH off tonight
yeah getting outplayed by pop’s young padawans
Yes definitely smh.
ouch! but a good 3rd. they can do this. a little more D and these kids will crumble. Heat will go 6-4!
Spurs can’t miss from 3 apparently.
love and dunc carrying team lol
Wemby almost killed love smh
all we need is love love is all we need lol
Love on fire lol
sweltering heat D 🔥
a decade and a half wemby vs love haha
A ball fake and drive by Love? Amazing!
All you need is love ❤️
Duncan mixing it up off the dribble.
Jjj got so much confidence.
The only reason we’re losing is because they’re hitting there 3s and we’re not. Simple as that.
b2b
Yup tired legs.